Envelhecer nos finais do século XX. Desafio à gerontologia e geriatria.
Acta Médica Portuguesa, 1995 This article concerns teaching and training in medical geriatrics and gerontology. A synoptic overview of this subject in developed countries is presented.
M Helena-Saldanha
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Orthogeriatrics in Malta : a 3 year experience [PDF]
, 2016 The orthogeriatric service in Malta started in 2012 and expanded in 2014. From admission, the patient is offered a ward based hip fracture programme that includes orthogeriatric assessment, management and co-ordinated multidisciplinary review.
Bugeja, Vincent +8 more
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Using New Camera-Based Technologies for Gait Analysis in Older Adults in Comparison to the Established GAITRite System [PDF]
, 2019 Various gait parameters can be used to assess the risk of falling in older adults. However, the state-of-the-art systems used to quantify gait parameters often come with high costs as well as training and space requirements.
Mansow-Model, Sebastian +5 more
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Predictive Ability of Plasma p‐tau217 for β‐Amyloid Status: A Prospective Multicenter Study
Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Objective Plasma tau phosphorylated at threonine 217 (p‐tau217) measured with fully automated platforms has shown high accuracy for Alzheimer's disease (AD) diagnosis, but real‐world multicenter data remain limited. We aimed to validate the diagnostic performance of p‐tau217 for identifying AD pathology in a real‐world multicenter cohort ...
Miquel Massons +33 more
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Trends in Geriatrics Graduate Medical Education Programs and Positions, 2001 to 2018
Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine, 2018 It is no secret that the average age of the U.S. population is increasing, and this has special significance for the U.S. health care system. The number of individuals above 65 years old is predicted to increase 55% by 2030, and all the while, there is a
Aldis H. Petriceks BA +2 more
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Updated Survey of the Geriatric Content of Canadian Undergraduate and Postgraduate Medical Curricula
Canadian Geriatrics Journal, 2011 Background and Purpose A survey in 2005 determined the hours of mandatory geriatrics content in Canadian undergraduate and postgraduate medical curricula. The present survey was undertaken to update these data for 2008–9. Methods A survey was sent to
Janet E. Gordon
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Discontinuously supervised aerobic training vs. physical activity promotion in the self-management of type 2 diabetes in older Italian patients: design and methods of the 'TRIPL-A' randomized controlled trial [PDF]
, 2019 Physical activity (PA) has health benefits for people with type 2 diabetes (T2D). Indeed, regular PA is considered an important part of any T2D management plan, yet most patients adopt a sedentary lifestyle.
Boemi, Massimo +14 more
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Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Objective Isolated rapid eye movement sleep behavior disorder (iRBD) is a prodromal state for Lewy body disorders and exhibits biological heterogeneity that may influence clinical expression and progression. We examined clinical features in individuals with iRBD and biomarker‐defined synucleinopathy.
Daniel Weintraub +24 more
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Preparing for an Aging Nation: The Need for Academic Geriatricians [PDF]
, 2002 According to the author of this issue brief, a strong commitment by the government to a regular stream of financial support for geriatrics would encourage medical centers to establish or expand programs, enhance their ability to attract funds from ...
Charlotte Muller +2 more
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How are falls and fear of falling associated with objectively measured physical activity in a cohort of community-dwelling older men? [PDF]
, 2014 BACKGROUND: Falls affect approximately one third of community-dwelling older adults each year and have serious health and social consequences. Fear of falling (FOF) (lack of confidence in maintaining balance during normal activities) affects many older ...
AC Scheffer +45 more
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